Posted by The Press and Standard | May 24, 2016 4:46 pm
Judy Fertig Renfrow, 89, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 22 at Royse City Health and Rehab, Royse City, Texas where she resided.
Born in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Joseph and Bertha Moore Fertig who preceded … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 23, 2016 4:05 pm
WALTERBORO: Mrs. Blanche Nettles Benton, wife of James D. “J.D.” Benton, passed away Friday morning at the home of her daughter in Summerville surrounded by her family, under the care of Hospice of Charleston. She was 80.
Mrs. Nettles was … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 23, 2016 4:04 pm
WALTERBORO: Elizabeth “Betsy” Bennett Moody, wife of the late Lee Ray Moody, passed away at her home Thursday afternoon surrounded by her loving family. She was 75.
Mrs. Moody was born in Walterboro February 5, 1941 a daughter of Evelyn … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 23, 2016 3:20 pm
Mr. Aaron James Lemacks, 19, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his residence.
Funeral services were held 6 pm, Friday, May 20, 2016 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Walterboro Chapel.
Born … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 23, 2016 3:19 pm
Mrs. Karen Sue Campbell Gross, 74, of Ruffin, passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Colleton Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held 11 am, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Ruffin Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 23, 2016 10:38 am
WALTERBORO – Mr. William Palmer Langdale, Jr., age 94, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday afternoon, May 19, 2016, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Funeral services were conducted 3:30pm Sunday afternoon, May 22, 2016, from Pleasant Grove … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 23, 2016 10:37 am
COTTAGEVILLE – Mr. Donald Hull, 53, of Cottageville, entered into rest Friday evening, May 13, 2016, at his home in Sumter.
Funeral services were conducted 11 o’clock Thursday morning, May 19, 2016, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 22, 2016 5:00 pm
Photos by BARRY MOORE and GAR LINDER
The Walterboro Cruisers held its annual car show at the Veterans Victory House last Saturday. Above, Andy Maples (Navy, Ret.) checks out a 1966 Mustang with VVH Therapy Director Shanon Whaley.
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 22, 2016 5:00 pm
Photos by GAR LINDER
The article in last week’s paper on Gunner Williams’ retirement brought perhaps more comments on our web and Facebook pages than any story in memory. We thought you’d like to read a few of them:
Armando … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 22, 2016 5:00 pm
2016 Colleton County Relay for Life
Survivors’ Dinner
Dear Editor:
The Relay for Life Survivors’ Dinner was held on Thursday, April 28, at the Coastal Outback Building. This year’s dinner was organized by Mrs. Nina Crosby. Mrs. Crosby worked very … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 22, 2016 5:00 am
Have you ever prayed and prayed, and it just seemed as if nothing was going to happen? Did you feel that God was not listening? Did you begin to get a feeling of hopelessness and despair?
If that is what … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 22, 2016 5:00 am
Last week my husband, Widdle Baby, and I were watching some mindless network TV show. A ruggedly handsome doctor was tenderly cupping the face of a beautiful nurse.
“She has pretty eyes,” Widdle said, and I agreed.
Then — blame … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 pm
Forty-nine sixth and seventh grade students from Colleton County Middle School, Colleton Preparatory Academy and North Walterboro Christian Academy participated in the third annual Take Flight Aviation Experience on May 5-6.
The first day of camp included a trip to … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 pm
The citizens of Walterboro opened their hearts and gave abundantly to the Letter Carriers food drive this past Saturday. This year’s food drive generated an estimated 18,750 lbs. of food compared to 14,750 lbs. last year.
“These generous donations will … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Lacey Danielle Thompson is a senior at Colleton County High School, where she plays soccer for the Lady Cougars. She is the daughter of Richard and Lisa Thompson of Walterboro. Her grandparents are Mark and Shirley … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County High School Choral Department, directed by Stephanie Drawdy, presented its annual spring musical this past week in the Performing Arts Center to rave reviews from those in attendance. This year’s musical comedy, “Bye … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 am
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-28. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division offers these tips for boaters to make summer on the water both safe and fun:
Before you Leave
Fill out a boating float … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 am
Five Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center students won awards at the Skills USA competition held in Greenville on April 14-15.
Jason Kirkhart will be competing in the national competition on June 20-25 in Louisville, Ky., after his first-place win in … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 am
Betty’s Blanketeers made 84 dresses plus numerous pairs of shorts to send to Haiti with a group from the First Baptist Church. The 13 teenagers and seven adults will leave Walterboro on June 6 for their 2016 mission trip to … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 21, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Munchy Bears, a basketball team formed in conjunction with the Colleton County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs, held a pick-up game against a local travel team coached by Peter Lisbon at the Colleton County … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Lowcountry Lightning 12U, coached by Tiger Martin, competed in the USSSA Diamond War Tournament, held April 30 at Ace Basin Complex. The Lightning earned a runner-up finish behind their nemesis, the Rage — a team … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Zach Armentrout, a class of 2016 home-school student, competed in the National Home School Championship Golf Tournament held in Springfield, Missouri on May 5-6.
Armentrout came in fourth place in the individual event and helped his … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 5:00 pm
Photos by LORI BEARD
The Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society held its annual awards ceremony last week at the recently restored Rhoden home on Bells Highway.
The Colleton Rural Property award was presented to Ray Thomas; the Walterborough Key … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Colleton County High School held its Class of 2016 Awards Ceremony Monday May 9 in the Cougar Gymnasium. Dr. Franklin Foster, superintendent of education, made opening remarks prior to the presentation of honorees.
Liz Lipscomb, guidance … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 2:57 pm
Detectives from the Walterboro Police Department responded to the Sleep Inn at 3043 Hiers Corner Road, in reference to an anonymous tip of drugs and a firearm inside room 307.
Detectives secured a search warrant and located a handgun, cocaine, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 2:55 pm
In response to complaints and concerns by several citizens about suspicious activity, an investigation was launched into the Mincey Avenue/Lockhart Street area by the Walterboro Police Department.
Once the investigation began, detectives were able to secure a search warrant for … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 2:45 pm
On Monday May 16 at approximately 10 a.m., officers from the Walterboro Police Department and deputies from the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office responded to 229 Robertson Blvd, NAPA Auto Parts, in reference to a white Ford F250 that was just … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | May 20, 2016 11:01 am
A 50-year-old Cottageville man was critically injured in a single-car high-speed accident in the 4200 block of Rehoboth Road (S.C. Hwy 651) just south of Bazzle Road Thursday afternoon May 19 at 5:12 p.m.
The southbound 2004 Ford Mustang lost … Read the rest
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